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Hear cross-functional perspectives on successfully implementing AI across process development teams, from aligning with quality, IT, and manufacturing to overcoming cultural and technical barriers, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and long-term value.

Author:

Ramila Pieres

Global Head, Data Management, ML/AI, MSAT
Sanofi

Ramila Pieres

Global Head, Data Management, ML/AI, MSAT
Sanofi

Author:

Shruti Vij

Associate Director, Data Analytics & Modeling
Takeda

Shruti Vij

Associate Director, Data Analytics & Modeling
Takeda

Dive deep into how large language models are automating complex planning tasks, from trial feasibility assessments and synthetic protocol generation to cross-functional alignment and regulatory-ready documentation, with real-world examples of scalable implementation and measurable impact.

Explore how AI accelerates the design of complex biologics, including ADCs and engineered cell therapies.
Learn how predictive models improve developability by forecasting linker stability, payload efficacy, and manufacturability.

Author:

Monica Wang

Head, Biologics & Novel Modality Discovery Capabilities & Products, Scientific Informatics
Takeda

Monica Wang

Head, Biologics & Novel Modality Discovery Capabilities & Products, Scientific Informatics
Takeda

Explore how AI-driven digital twins and functional models integrate patient-specific biology to identify and validate high-confidence drug targets by simulating system-level responses to genetic or pharmacological perturbations.
Learn how perturbation modelling with multiomic and functional genomics data predicts the effects of interventions on disease pathways, while LLMs synthesize data to uncover and prioritize novel therapeutic targets.

Author:

Zhiyong (Sean) Xie

Vice President & Head, AI & Data Science
Xellarbio

Zhiyong (Sean) Xie

Vice President & Head, AI & Data Science
Xellarbio

Equip teams with AI tools that capture process knowledge and simulate scale-up scenarios, reducing tech transfer timelines and improving first-batch success rates - critical for aligning R&D, MSAT, and manufacturing expectations early.

Author:

Irfan Ali Mohammed

Director, CMC
Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Irfan Ali Mohammed

Director, CMC
Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Gain actionable strategies for embedding generative AI and large language models into early-phase trial design and execution, from protocol drafting and site selection to patient engagement, accelerating timelines while ensuring data quality and compliance

Author:

Yi Hong

Associate Director
Gilead

Yi Hong

Associate Director
Gilead

Explore how AI-driven approaches enhance high-throughput screening by optimizing DNA-encoded libraries (DEL) for rapid identification of potential drug candidates.
Learn how AI algorithms accelerate the analysis of complex screening data, enabling more efficient lead discovery and targeting of molecular interactions.

Author:

Hans Bitter

Head, Computational Sciences
Takeda

Hans Bitter

Head, Computational Sciences
Takeda

Discuss how Lab in the Loop is revolutionizing drug discovery by integrating AI with experimental workflows, enhancing speed and accuracy in data collection and analysis.

Author:

Yochi Slonim

Co-Founder and CEO
Anima Biotech

A serial entrepreneur in software and biotech, Yochi Slonim has built multiple companies as a founder and CEO through all phases of growth all the way to IPOs and large M&A exits. As a Co-founder and CEO of Anima Biotech, he is driving the company’s strategy and business development at the intersection of mRNA biology and AI.

Prior to Anima, Yochi was a co-founder of Mercury Interactive. As CTO and VP R&D from the company's early days, he created product vision and strategy and led a multi-product organization of 200 developers. After going public and reaching revenues of over $1B annually, Mercury was acquired by HP for $4.5B.

As Senior VP of products and marketing for Tecnomatix, a public NASDAQ company, he led a 500 people organization of 4 divisions that generated revenues of $100m until the company was acquired by UGS for $230m.

In 2000, Yochi was founder and CEO of Identify. The company reached revenues of $50m in less than 5 years and was acquired by BMC in 2006 for $150m in cash. 

Yochi founded ffwd.me, a unique startup acceleration program where he led a team that worked with over 25 startups in diverse areas and technologies, developing strategy, products and go to market operations while raising multiple rounds of financing from VCs and private investors. 
 
As one of Israel's leading speakers on the subject of startup positioning and company building, several of Yochi's approachable and amusing lectures can be found on Yochi Slonim's Youtube.

Yochi Slonim

Co-Founder and CEO
Anima Biotech

A serial entrepreneur in software and biotech, Yochi Slonim has built multiple companies as a founder and CEO through all phases of growth all the way to IPOs and large M&A exits. As a Co-founder and CEO of Anima Biotech, he is driving the company’s strategy and business development at the intersection of mRNA biology and AI.

Prior to Anima, Yochi was a co-founder of Mercury Interactive. As CTO and VP R&D from the company's early days, he created product vision and strategy and led a multi-product organization of 200 developers. After going public and reaching revenues of over $1B annually, Mercury was acquired by HP for $4.5B.

As Senior VP of products and marketing for Tecnomatix, a public NASDAQ company, he led a 500 people organization of 4 divisions that generated revenues of $100m until the company was acquired by UGS for $230m.

In 2000, Yochi was founder and CEO of Identify. The company reached revenues of $50m in less than 5 years and was acquired by BMC in 2006 for $150m in cash. 

Yochi founded ffwd.me, a unique startup acceleration program where he led a team that worked with over 25 startups in diverse areas and technologies, developing strategy, products and go to market operations while raising multiple rounds of financing from VCs and private investors. 
 
As one of Israel's leading speakers on the subject of startup positioning and company building, several of Yochi's approachable and amusing lectures can be found on Yochi Slonim's Youtube.